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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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